VIRGINITY… WHAT’S THE BIG FUSS?
By: Raya Shokatfard In France, a recent court ruling annulling a marriage of a young Muslim couple, because the bride wasn’t a virgin,...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20195 min read
US MUSLIMS AND DIVORCE: A CLOSER LOOK (PART 2)
By : Raya Shokatfard Part 1 In the arranged marriages involving others in the process, the first step is not based on feelings but...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20195 min read
US MUSLIMS AND DIVORCE: A CLOSER LOOK (PART 1)
By: Raya Shokatfard Part 2 {And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20199 min read
TALK SO THEY CAN LISTEN – LISTEN SO THEY CAN TALK
By: Raya Shokatfard The gap between parents and kids, especially as they grow older is getting bigger. Some frustrated parents have given...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20194 min read
STRENGTHENING FAMILY TIES IN RAMADAN
By: Raya Shokatfard Many wonder if it is the West and its lifestyle that has distanced families from Islam. Sadly, a closer look at...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20194 min read
MARRIAGE : GOD’S GIFT TO HUMANITY
By: Raya Shokatfard Marriage is an exclusive right given to human beings. Yet, mating would include all species—including even the plant...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20193 min read
BLAME FLAWED CHARACTER ON UNHAPPY CHILDHOOD?
By: Raya Shokatfard Can people blame their own flawed character on negative childhood experiences? Modern psychology has overwhelmingly...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20193 min read
MY JESUS, MY MUHAMMAD
By: Raya Shokatfard Love your neighbor like yourself. When someone slaps you on one cheek, give the other cheek. Go an extra mile. "If I...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20195 min read
FROM THE PARLIAMENT OF WORLD’S RELIGIONS
By: Raya Shokatfard The Parliament of the World’s Religions, the world’s largest interfaith gathering ended on December 9, 2009. “It was...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 18, 20194 min read
THE STORY OF MOSES AND AL-KHIDR (PART 3)
By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 2 The overall observation of Moses and Al-Khidr story reflects the following lessons: One of the most...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 15, 20196 min read
THE STORY OF MOSES AND AL-KHIDR (PART 2)
By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 3 And so Moses asked Al-Khidr for permission to continue to travel with him. {Then they both proceeded...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 15, 20196 min read
THE STORY OF MOSES AND AL-KHIDR (PART 1)
By: Raya Shokatfard Part 2 , Part 3 We all remember the sweet stories our mothers told us at our bedside when we were young. Some of them...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20197 min read
WHY SHOULD I GIVE UP FUN?
By Raya Shokatfard A non-Muslim, or a skeptic/non-practicing Muslim often looks for any way to find an excuse or justification to keep...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20194 min read
WHY NOT GIVE FAITH A CHANCE?
By: Raya Shokatfard One would wonder if all the questions of a skeptic were answered, the road paved to come closer to the Creator,...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20196 min read
WHAT HINDERS ME FROM BELIEVING?
By: Raya Shokatfard In the previous article, we stated that demanding miracles from Prophet Muhammad, at the advent of Islam, was just a...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20196 min read
TRAPS OF SATAN FOR NEW MUSLIMS!
By: Raya Shokatfard Those who come to Islam as a result of search, contemplation and determination, know that they have made the best and...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20195 min read
SKEPTICS' EXCUSES NOT TO FAST RAMADAN
By: Raya Shokatfard Muslims around the world anxiously await the arrival of their most sacred month of the year. They consider Ramadan an...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20197 min read
SATAN CALLS, AND YOU ANSWER! (PART 2)
By Raya Shokatfard Part 1 To be sure all ages and walks of life are affected, Satan invented another tool to lure multitudes to turn to...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20196 min read
SATAN CALLS, AND YOU ANSWER! (PART 1)
By: Raya Shokatfard Part 2 How would you feel if you were told Satan has crept into every nook of your home and invaded not only yours...
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Raya Shokatfard
Apr 12, 20196 min read
RELIGION : A DEVICE TO CONTROL? ISLAM ANSWERS PART 4
By Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 In part 3 we focused on the importance of the righteous deeds and correct belief. We also,...
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